Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation(1995)
Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation Synopsis
In 1953 the Canadian government relocated Inuit families from Northern Québec to the High Arctic, promising an abundance of game and fish and assuring them they could return home after two years if things didn't work out. They would not see their ancestral lands for 30 years. Abandoned in flimsy tents, the Inuit were left to fend for themselves in the desolate settlements of Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, where the sea was nearly always frozen and darkness reigned for months on end.
Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation (1995) is a documentary film directed by Patricia V. Tassinari, released on January 1, 1995 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Erna Buffie, Brian Dooley, George Hargrave and Jimmy Mark. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Patricia V. Tassinari
- Writers:
- Erna Buffie
- Producers:
- Barrie Howells, George Hargrave
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Reizes
- Composer:
- André Vincelli
- Production:
- Nutaaq Média Inc., ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Erna Buffie
Erna Buffie
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Brian Dooley
as Voice
- George Hargrave
George Hargrave
as Voice
- Jimmy Mark
Jimmy Mark
as Voice
- Judith Merritt
Judith Merritt
as Voice
- Urutuq Ningiurluut
Urutuq Ningiurluut
as Voice
- July Papatsie
July Papatsie
as Voice
- Eva Pilurtuut
Eva Pilurtuut
as Voice
Paul Stewart
as Voice
Key crew
Directed by Patricia V. Tassinari, written by Erna Buffie, produced by Barrie Howells and George Hargrave.
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Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation (1995) includes Erna Buffie, Brian Dooley, George Hargrave, Jimmy Mark and Judith Merritt. The film was directed by Patricia V. Tassinari. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation was released on January 1, 1995 and runs for 53m.
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Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation (1995) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.